Comparison

iVibraMeter vs SKF Values

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iVibraMeter

This tool connects to external hardware to monitor machine vibration in real-time. It displays overall RMS values, signal spectrum, and waveform, with severity bars based on industry standards. Users can generate and email PDF reports with detailed machine information.

Highlights
  • Real-Time Overall RMS values
  • Vibration Signal Spectrum/Waveform
  • Selectable vibration units (ips, mm/s, G's)
  • Industrial severity standards selection
  • Customizable alarm and danger values
  • Generate and email PDF reports
Features
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iVibraMeter is a Tool for Machine Condition Monitoring. The iPad Application connects to the Data Acquisition Box and collects in real time the Overall RMS Vibration (Acceleration or Velocity), and displays the value together with the severity bar based in different industry standards. IMPORTANT NOTE: iVibraMeter requires external hardware for proper operation. A complete data acquisition hardware package, including an iPad, data acquisition box and external accelerometer is available, please contact us. FEATURES: - Real-Time Overall RMS values - Vibration Signal Spectrum/Waveform - Vibration in Velocity (ips or mm/s) or Acceleration (G's) - User can select from different industrial severity standards - User can define customized alarm and danger values - Signal Averaging option - Accelerometer calibration option - Generate report with machine information, vibration levels, severity bar, map location, pictures from library or camera, signature and notes. - email pdf report - Help & Instructions

About

SKF Values

Features
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The Values app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 71. Together, the TKSA 71 and the app form a measurement system that allows readings of many rotating machines to be made in an intuitive and easy way. The app reads and visualises the readings from the measurement heads, similar to the readings given by mechanical dial gauges. The system uses line laser to PSD technology that enables highly accurate and reliable shaft measurements. The TKSA 71 and its app communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth®. KEY FEATURES: • Virtual dial indicator visualises live measurement readings and enables easy and intuitive measurements. • Highest degree for customisation – The values app is the modern representation of highly accurate dial gauges with additional convenience features. Experts get the possibility to use the alignment system for highly customised alignments with more advanced calculations, supporting various types of applications. • Ideal for training – Learning the underlying principle of shaft alignments is often accompanied by using traditional dial gauges and manual calculations. The values app facilitates the measurements and helps students to focus on the alignment calculations. • Automatic measurement report – Automatically generated measurement reports give a structured overview of the measured values. The reports can be customized with additional notes, a machine picture and a signature. The report can easily be shared via email or cloud services. • Easy to follow explanatory videos – Comprehensive videos show how to set up and perform accurate measurements with SKF Shaft Alignment Tools. • Machine library and QR code scanner – Helps keeping track of the machines that have been measured. Machine information like distances, the machine picture, and other details are saved for each machine and can be reused the next time the same machine is measured. QR codes can be scanned to identify a machine and quickly retrieve its details. The library can also be used for easy access to all the reports generated for each machine in one place. HARDWARE – SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 71: The SKF TKSA 71 system uses a pair of measurement units that are combined laser transmitter and detectors to measure and correct shaft alignment with high accuracy and reliability. The data is transferred in real time through Bluetooth® 4.0 LE to the app. IMPORTANT NOTE: This app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 71 hardware. The SKF TKSA 71 can be purchased separately from your local SKF Authorized Distributor. For more information and technical specifications about the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool, please visit our website.

Screenshots

SKF Values2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SKF Values at Free against iVibraMeter's $199.99. SKF Values also leads on device support (3 vs 1). iVibraMeter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SKF Values is free to download; iVibraMeter costs $199.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVibraMeter ships an update monthly, SKF Values every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iVibraMeter versus SKF Values: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVibraMeterSKF Values
Price$199.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCSKF

In-app purchases

None

iVibraMeter

No in-app purchases

None

SKF Values

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVibraMeter free?
iVibraMeter costs $199.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SKF Values free?
SKF Values is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iVibraMeter or SKF Values have ads?
Neither iVibraMeter nor SKF Values shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVibraMeter or SKF Values?
iVibraMeter ships an update monthly, and SKF Values every 3 months. Most recently, iVibraMeter was updated on August 18, 2026 and SKF Values on September 17, 2026.

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